The Road to Unintended Consequences
Title
The Road to Unintended Consequences
Description
There is a custom in Minnesota-and I'm not sure to what extent it exists elsewhere-but here and there, roadside memorials materialize that obviously mark the spot of a fatal accident. Sometimes they are in the form of a cross, or sometimes they consist of a small collection of artificial flowers. Occasionally there is a small sign with a name.
While I have no trouble understanding the motivation of loved ones in honoring their deceased, I've often wondered whether this ritual is a good idea.
Creator
Nancy Gonzalez, CFLE
Date
October 22, 2008
Identifier
road-unintended-consequences
Files
Collection
Citation
Nancy Gonzalez, CFLE, “The Road to Unintended Consequences,” NCFR Online Digital Archive, accessed April 19, 2024, https://archive.ncfr.org/n-equals-1/road-unintended-consequences.